Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon, Owner'S Manual

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Keeping the air-water duct free
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Keep the area between the bonnet and the
windscreen free of deposits, e.g. ice, snow
and leaves.
Cleaning and care
Information on washing the vehicle in a car
wash
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to
reduced braking power after washing the
vehicle
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle.
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After the vehicle has been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until braking
power has been fully restored.
* NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car
wash
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Before driving into a car wash make
sure that the car wash is suitable for
the vehicle dimensions.
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Ensure there is sufficient ground clear‐
ance between the underbody and the
guide rails of the car wash.
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Ensure that the clearance width of the
car wash, in particular the width of the
guide rails, is sufficient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a
car wash, ensure the following beforehand:
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and the
HOLD function are deactivated.
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the 360° Camera or the reversing camera is
switched off.
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the side windows and sliding sunroof are
completely closed.
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the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off.
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the windscreen wiper switch is in position
g .
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in car washes with a conveyor system: neu‐
tral i is engaged.
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the key is at a distance of at least 3 m away
from the vehicle, otherwise the boot lid could
open unintentionally.
% Vehicles with automatic transmission: if
you would like to leave the vehicle while it is
being washed, make sure the key is located
in the vehicle. The j gear is otherwise
automatically engaged.
% If, after the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windscreen and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper
noise.
422 Maintenance and care